Model Year | 2009 | 2020 | |
Model | Jaguar XF | BMW 3-Series | |
Engine | supercharged 4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 420 hp@6250 413 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 382 hp@5800 369 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.5 in | 112.2 in | 2.3 in |
Length | 195.3 in | 185.7 in | 9.6 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 71.9 in | -0.3 in |
Height | 57.5 in | 56.8 in | 0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4194 lb. | 3849 lb. | 345 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.4 gal. | 15.6 gal. | 2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 38.7 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.8 in | 56.0 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 42.0 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 37.6 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 54.6 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 35.2 in | 1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 17.7 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 | 0.8 ft3 |
2009 Jaguar XF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Infinitely adjustable. Good side support,. very soft leather, but firmness control and heating/cooling make them comfortable in all conditions. see full Jaguar XF review |
2009 Jaguar XF Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
not as roomy in the rear compared to, say, the BMW 5 series, especially with the front seats set all the way back. see full Jaguar XF review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 420hp 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Rear seat legroom and headroom can be tight if over 6 feet tall. see full Jaguar XF review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 BMW 3-Series.